Envelope News Editorial Team

NEW UK envelope manufacturing company launches in Blackburn

The Reel Envelope Company proudly opened its doors for business last week from its new purpose-built 32,500 sq ft production plant in Blackburn, Lancashire. Production is centred around two reel-to-reel high-speed five-colour Muller Martini NT litho web presses, capable of processing 530mm-wide jumbo reels, supported by W&D 102 rotary envelope machine’s to convert the reels into … Read more

The Envelope Works Group is recruiting for its NEW Blackburn production site

We are extremely pleased to report that The Envelope Works Group is opening a NEW production plant in Blackburn and is seeking enthusiastic individuals looking for a long-term career with stability and the opportunity to grow and develop. The Envelope Works is one of the UK’s leading envelope solutions companies, and is an integral division of … Read more

FA Cup Quarter Final sponsored by The Envelope Works – your chance to win 2 tickets

We’re incredibly proud to announce that The Envelope Works Group are the official match sponsors of the F.A. Cup ¼ final between Blackburn Rovers and Liverpool. To mark this special occasion we are running a prize draw where the lucky winner (who can be accompanied to the event by a guest of their choice) will … Read more

forthcoming events to use to theme your direct marketing and envelopes – March – June 2015

Here are a few events to take into consideration when you are looking for ways to theme, personalise or differentiate your envelopes and direct mailings: March –  The Formula One season kicks off on March 15th in Australia St. Patrick’s Day is on March 17th – this global celebration is always worth including in your … Read more

The Envelope Works – officially one of the UK’s Top 500 printing companies

The Envelope Works is very proud to announce that it is officially one of the UK’s Top 500 printing companies, continuing its rise up the rankings largely due to an annual 16.44% increase in sales from the previous year. The report, jointly produced by Printweek and Grant Thornton, combines data from all manner of print … Read more

Sharon Lambert and Sarah Clough joins The Envelope Works

The Envelope Works, the Earby-based envelope over-print specialist, is very pleased to announce the appointment of Sharon Lambert as Sales Manager.Sharon-Lambert-Sarah-Clough-Envelope-Works

Sharon is well-known within the envelope industry, most notably for her roles within Tompla. The majority of her 15 years of experience has been within envelope manufacturing, specifically within Flexo and Litho, developing a broad range of clients from start-ups through to multi-national blue chips.

“I am very pleased to have joined The Envelope Works and ACE Envelopes,” stated Lambert, adding “I have known Mark Farrimond for the majority of my career and have seen The Envelope Works Group flourish under his guidance. As soon as I came over to the Earby site and met the existing team, I knew this would be the right move for me.

Furthermore, I’m especially pleased that my long-term colleague Sarah Clough has decided to join me here. Sarah is one of the most experienced and conscientious Account Managers I have ever had the pleasure of working with and the ability to continue this relationship at The Envelope Works gives me great confidence.”

Mark Farrimond, Managing Director of The Envelope Works and ACE Envelopes, explained the importance of adding Sharon Lambert to the team:

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5 Tips for a Successful Direct Mail Campaign

Here is a very helpful article that highlights 5 Tips for a Successful Direct Mail Campaign. If you’re in the direct marketing field, this one is worth casting your eye over – we liked it due to the importance it places on the how the envelope can greatly influence your direct mail campaign. Here is an … Read more

How to Boost Your Direct Mail Campaign Response Rate

The art of sending a letter through the post is being forgotten as the dominance of the Internet continues to grow. But from a recipient’s point of view, there are few more exciting sights in the morning than a perfectly presented letter with their name on it. Although not cheap, and relatively labour intensive, direct … Read more